He argues that the Antichrist could emerge as a technological savior, promising order against global risks. Today Thiel faces resistance from Christian thinkers within the Roman Catholic Church as he seeks to win support for his ideas within the Church community in Rome. This week Thiel arrived in Rome to deliver four lectures on the Antichrist. The series, which began on Sunday, examines how “mysterious forces are continually at work, seeking to destroy what remains of the West,” according to the conservative Christian group hosting him. The reaction of Roman theologians and believers ranges from interested analysis to criticism of using apocalyptic themes to promote certain political or religious views.

Source: New York Times March 18, 2026 05:17 UTC